Letter From Fr. Jasper and Fr. Jacob

Catholic Community of Cuero Info

Dear Parishioners,

Over the course of the last 3 weeks it has been absolutely wonderful seeing people at mass. It was very difficult going so many weeks without having a congregation present and it has filled us with an immense joy seeing those of you who have chosen to attend mass. As we begin our continued gradual return to normalcy, we would like to update you on several things.

First, given the updated guidelines issued by the state, and the continued need for social distancing, our congregation size will continue to be limited. We will continue to have every other row of pews blocked off to limit our overall capacity. In addition, we are asking that everyone sit at least 6 feet away from each other, with the exception of those of you in the same household. Secondly, for those of you who are over the age of 65 or those who may feel more comfortable attending a Mass with several more precautions, we are requesting you attend our 5pm Saturday Evening Mass at St. Michael’s. At that Mass masks will be mandatory and you will be asked to leave if you are not wearing a mask. We have a small supply of masks available to handout if one wishes to stay for Mass and did not bring a mask. At all our other masses everyone is heavily encouraged to wear a mask during mass.

Thirdly, due to the continued need for these precautions the dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass will remain in effect and we will continue to post our Saturday evening mass on YouTube until the dispensation is lifted. But we are encouraging everyone who feels comfortable to attend Mass to come, there has plenty of space at the majority of our masses over these last several weeks. Given the disruptions to our lives, it may be easy to fall out of the habit of attending mass, but if you feel comfortable please attend mass. Fourthly, due to low attendance we will be
discontinuing the 1PM Sunday afternoon mass at St. Michael’s starting the first weekend in June.

Finally, we ask the everyone continue to practice the necessary social distancing and health protocols. Our faith is built upon a sense of community and the celebration of the mass is by its very nature a public event. During this time we must be mindful of others, so we ask you to please be charitable and patient as we return to a sense of stability. May our Lord bless us with the virtues of prudence and fortitude as we continue down this journey .